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Cincinnati already has won the AFC North and gets a home playoff game; a win today, along with a
New England loss to Buffalo, would clinch a first-round bye. Baltimore can get in even with a loss,
but needs help either way.

KEY MATCHUP

The Bengals gave up five sacks in an overtime loss at Baltimore on Nov. 10. But in winning four
of the five games since then, the re-shuffled and revamped offensive line has allowed QB Andy
Dalton to be sacked only three times. That success must carry over today.

STATS AND STUFF

The Bengals have scored 40 points or more in each of their past four home games; only the 1952
Lions and 2000 Rams have equaled that feat. ... Cincinnati is trying to go 8-0 at home for the
second time in team history. It also did it in the 1988 season, when it reached the Super Bowl.

HOW IT MIGHT PLAY OUT

Cincinnati’s focus is solidly on the postseason, in which it hopes to ditch the reputation as a
team that bows out early. What better way to gain momentum for the playoffs than closing with a
solid win over a division rival? Given the Bengals’ strong track record at home, they should be
able to finish things off in style.